What we can support
- History projects
- Documented research
- Oral histories
- Interpretation of images, artefacts and exhibitions
- Events
The focus may be on many different aspects of WA war history, for example; Aboriginal service men and women, post-war migration to WA, prisoners of war from WA or the impact of war on women.
What we’re looking for
- Benefit of the project to the Western Australian community
- Evidence of historical integrity and significance
- Evidence of broader community interest in the project
- Planning that indicates that the project will be completed within the Anzac Centenary commemoration period (2014-2018)
- Evidence of consultation with relevant stakeholders and community support
- Adherence with conservation practices and standards (if applicable)
What we need from you
- A completed Lotterywest grant application form
- Two written quotes for items over $3,000; a written estimate, advertised price, or one written quote for items under $3,000 (low value, miscellaneous items can be grouped together to $1,000
- A project budget (including salary costs)
- A draft manuscript and plan for the materials preservation and archiving (if relevant)
If your grant application is for an event, we will also need the following
- An overview of the event program
- A project budget (that details what Lotterywest support is requested for)
- An event management plan including your risk management strategy, and evaluation plan (relative to the size and nature of the event)
We also need additional information about your organisation. Find out more in our getting started section.
Resources
For a comprehensive list of tools and resources to guide you through the application process, visit the how to apply page.
- Department of Veterans Affairs - for information on the Anzac Centenary and to seek approval to use the word 'Anzac' or the Anzac Centenary logo.
- RSL Western Australia State Branch - for information on commemoration activities during the Centenary and advice on following appropriate protocols.
- Museums Australia (WA)
- National Trust of WA
- Professional Historians Association (WA)
- Your local Government Authority
- Your local historical society
- Special Events - A Managed Approach - Eventscorp
- inContact - Online directory of businesses offering heritage services in WA.
Legal Deposit in Western Australia
Under the Legal Deposit Regulations 2013, publishers are required to deposit copies of their publications with the State Library of Western Australia. This system of Legal Deposit ensures that works of authors and publishers will be preserved for present and future generations. The Regulations apply to publications published in Western Australia, by a person who is a resident of WA, or whose principle place of business is in WA. A publication is any work that has been made available to the public and can be in any format: a book, newspaper, journal, pamphlet, map, printed music, film, CD, DVD, computer disk or other device.
